By William Perez, SAP Principle Engineer, Foulk Consulting
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, “Continuous release” and “DevOps for SAP” are no longer just buzzwords; they are essential goals for enterprises looking to stay competitive. Customers increasingly want to blend sophisticated transport sequencing with test automation and real-time risk metrics to accelerate delivery. However, the reality is that traditional testing methods often slow down modern delivery pipelines, creating a bottleneck rather than an accelerator.
The solution is to evolve from reactive QA to a model of predictive, intelligent release assurance. By integrating the capabilities of Tricentis LiveCompare and SeaLights, organizations can achieve a data-driven release process that perfectly balances speed with safety and confidence.
The Next Evolution of SAP Quality
This new paradigm is powered by two complementary technologies:
- LiveCompare: Through detailed change and usage analysis, LiveCompare precisely identifies the “Most-At-Risk” transports that require testing.
- SeaLights: Integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, SeaLights measures real-time test coverage and quality, providing immediate feedback on release readiness.
When used together, these platforms deliver continuous feedback and create automated, risk-based quality gates, transforming your release cycle.
A Maturity Model for Continuous Release Assurance
Adopting this advanced approach is a journey. At Foulk Consulting, we guide our clients through a clear, three-stage maturity model to achieve a fully optimized process.
| Stage | Capability | Outcome |
| ⚙️ Stage 1 – Smart Impact | Automate impact analysis and reduce redundant testing using Tricentis LiveCompare. | Achieve up to 60% test-scope reduction and validate changes faster. |
| 🛡️ Stage 2 – Quality Gates | Introduce automated thresholds for code coverage, test results, and defect leakage with SeaLights. | Embed objective quality gates directly into your CI/CD pipeline. |
| ♾️ Stage 3 – Continuous Release Assurance | Integrate LiveCompare and SeaLights for a unified, self-optimizing release process. | Enable zero-defect, high-velocity SAP releases. |
The ultimate goal is a state of Continuous Release Assurance, where LiveCompare identifies the most critical risks in a transport and SeaLights validates the real-time code coverage during pipeline execution.
How Foulk Consulting Can Help
Making this vision a reality requires deep expertise. Foulk Consulting brings extensive SAP ALM and testing experience to help you operationalize Continuous Release Assurance. Our team is dedicated to guiding organizations from manual, fragmented QA to a state of continuous, measurable quality that aligns with SAP’s digital transformation strategy.
Our services include:
- End-to-end implementation of integrated LiveCompare and SeaLights solutions.
- Comprehensive maturity assessments and strategic roadmaps to guide your adoption of continuous quality.
- Seamless integration of test automation, transport sequencing, and dashboards for predictive risk control.
Contact us today and let us help you build the future of SAP testing in your organization.
